Suppressing the invasive common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) saves soil moisture reserves
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-024-03346-x
Abstract: Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) is a widespread invasive alien forb in dry sandy habitats of Central Europe. It adversely affects native plant and animal communities, but its ecosystem-level effects, particularly on hydrology, are little… read more here.
Keywords: soil moisture; common milkweed; milkweed; moisture ... See more keywords
Effect of postemergence fomesafen application on common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) growth and utilization by monarchs (Danaus plexippus)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2018.10.018
Abstract: Abstract Field experiments were conducted to investigate impacts of herbicide injury to common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) on oviposition preference of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus Linnaeus). Common milkweed seedlings were transplanted in patches containing five… read more here.
Keywords: milkweed; common milkweed; fomesafen application; milkweed asclepias ... See more keywords
An investigation into the spatial patterns of invasive common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L.) stands through the utilization of drone images
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-14034-8
Abstract: The phenomenon of biological invasions represents one of the most significant threats to biodiversity. A fundamental aspect of combating invasive plant species is the comprehension of the spatial and temporal alterations in their population dynamics.… read more here.
Keywords: invasive common; common milkweed; milkweed asclepias; spatial patterns ... See more keywords
Testing germination of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) from different study sites in the Niagara Region
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DOI: 10.1139/cjb-2024-0080
Abstract: Prior to 2014, the milkweed (Asclepias spp.) was listed as a noxious weed, contributing to its population’s decline in Canada. Considering its importance for the lifecycle of the threatened monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), it has… read more here.
Keywords: germination common; seed; milkweed asclepias; testing germination ... See more keywords
Effects of the invasive common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) on nematode communities in natural grasslands
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DOI: 10.1163/15685411-00003314
Abstract: Thousands of plant species have been introduced, both deliberately and accidentally, to native ecosystems across the globe. The common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, is an invasive fast-growing plant species that has invaded natural and managed areas… read more here.
Keywords: common milkweed; plant; nematode communities; asclepias syriaca ... See more keywords